No. 2284 November 15 November 21, 2012 6630 Central Av e., St. Petersburg, FL 3370750% OFF An y Breakfast Sand wich 50% OFFAn y Breakfast Sand wich Taking a Gamble on Small BusinessesBy Cathy Salustri Stone Handy tries his luck at a blackjack table last Thursday night at the Gulfport Casino. See Story, page 35 No Voter Referendum for Gulfport PoliceBy Cathy Salustri Rather than make the police a charter-mandated department, Gulfport city council has asked city staff to change the citys charter by ordinances so that it would take a supermajority, or a vote of four to no longer have its own sworn Although last year a voter petition circulated to make the citys police department a charter-mandated department that could only be removed through a successful voter referendum, Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent told the Gabber he felt better about having a supermajority of the council hold the power to dissolve the It would seem a lot easier to to sway a simple majority [over 50%] of the population by a special The Chief did say he wished the council had to unanimously vote to disband the force, but ultimately believed See Police, page 42Gulfports Veterans Day Parade Saturday afternoon Gulfport celebrated an early Veterans marked Gulfports second annual Veterans Day parade, Councilman Dan Liedtke brought wounded veterans via his wife also organized a dinner for the veterans and the Sunday volleyball match against the citys public safety Stetson Law Alumni veteran Javier Centonzio, American Legion Post 125, the City of Gulfport, the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulfport Merchants On October 22, 2006, and IED (Improvised Explosive Device) exploded under Major David Taylors Humvee in Baghdad, killing him. His son marched in his honor this past Saturday.

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4 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 Cal Brown The Board of Directors of the Gulfport Multi-Purpose Senior Center Foundation cordially invites you to their 2012 Annual Meeting on Monday, November 19 starting to 125 so please purchase your tickets at the Senior Center no later than Third Saturday Art Third Saturday Art Walks now While shopping the artisans and crafters featured at Art Walk, be sure to keep an eye out for performers: stilt walkers, jugglers, hula-hoopers, costumed strolling characters, magicians and balloon artists who will be roaming Beach Boulevard Live musicians including Motown with Magic, The Double M Band, Paul Anthony and others will be appearing at venues throughout glory holes glow and the IAC Hot Shop is open to the public during Gulfports free to watch as novice glass blowers age 5 to 85 create their own glass Third Saturday Art Walks will take place on November 17th, December browsing the art and craft booths, dont miss Gulfports unique shops, never a fee for admission, parking or The Oar House lounge located at donation station for our four-legged

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 5 400 49th St. South St. P etersburg, FL327-8309 727 727328-8309Mon-Sat 11am to 9pm, SundaysGone FishinF AMIL Y OWNED & OPERA TED OVER 29 YEARSCUSTOMER APPRECIA TION DA Y SA TURDA Y NOV 17PRIZES! 11AM 9PM FREE SAMPLES! ENTERT AINMENT! 4 00 49th S t. S outh S t. 327 8 727 FREE SAMP ENTERT AINM Check Us Out!www .m i d penseafood.com This coming weekend, the Gulfport Community Players will close the Sunday afternoon, November 18th at an intense Irish drama entitled, The Playboy of the Western World, run through November 18th, with curtain times of Thursday, Friday Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, the Gulfport Casino, the Gulfport Beach Bazaar, at the door, or by calling them at 727-322-0316 for advance This play is a poetically-written Irish the life of the commonerthe people of the rugged terrains of the County area is one of wilderness, infertile ground, and poverty and these traits director of the play is Olga Kruse, and she has done a great job with her 12+ member cast, including getting some pretty good Irish accents out of Join the Players and your friends for yet another great evening or from the Gulfport Community of free parking available and even a snack bar inside the lobby for your You can visit the Players more information about this play or map on this site showing how to get The 43rd Street Senior Citizens Club meets on the third Friday of each month at 12 noon at Christ Lutheran Church, 3451 30th Avenue at 727-595-8648 or Beverly at 727

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6 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 3104 Beach Blvd., Gulfport, FL. RESERV A TIONS PREFERRED321-6888 Se rv e d A l l Day 11 am 11 pmRegular Dinner Menu Gift C er ticate sP riv ate Room A v ailable First United Methodist Church of Gulfport was blessed to have so many Christmas decorations, gifts, crafts and plants donated for their Christmas Bazaar that they have decided to share them with the public another day at a special 10% discount off all your purchases! First United Methodist Church of Gulfport will open their Fellowship Hall doors from 9-12 noon on Saturday, November 17th for another chance to get a treat for you, or a wonderful gift to shop and get a 10% discount on everything you purchase! As a way of giving thanks to all our loyal customers for over 35 years of continued success, Mid Peninsula is hosting Customer Appreciation Event features free samples, prizes, giveaways, prices from days gone by, and live entertainment all day (11 Join a group of fun loving singles 55+ from throughout Pinellas County for a Potluck Picnic on November homemade food and meet new single War Veterans Memorial Park, 9600 are single and 55+ do not stay home additional information call Pat at

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 7 Never a Cover! T ur ke y Day Br unch Thursday November 22nd 11 am 3 pm T raditional MenuBring a Doggie toy or Tr eat for our Canine Christmas Saturday Dec. 15th Eulajane sez Lets all give thanks and heart the Porpoise Pub, 8701 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole there will be a old who was riding his motorcycle There is no health insurance; there is The family needs your help! Come out and have a good time while supporting a great kid! Donations for gift baskets and Tana at 727-253-9766 for information There will be a Pig Roast, live entertainment by Stormbringers Congregation Beth Sholom is holding its semi-annual sale on Thursday, November 15th, Friday, November 16th and Sunday, November 18th This sale has grown so much over the years that it is no longer a rummage sale include collectibles, household furnishings, housewares, gift items, tools, some furniture, art work, clothing jewelry, small appliances, shopping on November 15th, 16th The German American Society of Pinellas Park is holding their Thanksgiving Day Dance on Saturday, November 17 from by the International Wursthaus beer and drinks are available at If you enjoy ballroom dancing come their club house, 8098 66th Street reservations please call Bob at 727

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8 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 2222 49th St. South, St. Petersburg 22 22 2 2 2 2 2 4 9 t h St SouthS tP eters bu b b b rg Wednesda y Ray & Diane Karaoke9-Stun g Ray 9-Stun g 9 Friday Burt Hansen9 Stung Saturday D.J. Denni s9-Stung 9 Stg Stun g ng Sunday Uncle Dad 8 12 Wd nes d a y Monday Bingo Bob 8-12 Saturday D g o Bo b 8 12 Thursday D.J. Dennis Karaoke The Sunsation Show Chorus will Artist Talent Search at their concert senior majoring in vocal performance at the University of South Florida, and Lisa Lam, a pianist from Boca Ciega High School, will perform with the Sunsation Show Choruss concert, will be given at the Pinellas Park Miss Lam will play an evocative piece written by a contemporary Korean composer, while Miss Hageman will Miss Hageman, a lyric soprano, has studied voice for seven years and is in USFs elite Chamber Singers, she has sung several opera roles, including the mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors and covering the role of Fiordiligi in Cos Fan TutteDuring the two years she spent at soprano soloist in their performances of Mendelsohns Elijah and Mozarts Laudate Dominum active in her community, co-directing three childrens summer musical considerable time this fall canvassing voters, putting in 18 hours of work on Miss Lam, 14 and a Freshman, is piano for seven years with Melanie McWilliams and played the clarinet that while music is her major interest, she also values the time she has to Auditions are ongoing for the Chorus performances at Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center on February 10 and April 14, so instructors who think they may have a candidate among their middle, high or college students should contact Don Kuzmickas, President of Sunsation The Sons of Italy offers three

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 9 $8H A I R C U T SLo ca ted a t 7116 Gulf Blv d., St. P ete Beach, 33706727-637-6624Mon. F ri 1pm 7pm Sher yl P otts ~ Y our Hair Stylist C all To da y for Y our Appointmen t NO W ACC EPTING FA NTISTIC SAMS C OUPONS Pasties $5 w/Fries $7 Ve Fruit Pastie s $4 Bangers & Mash or Fries & Gravy $6 Fish & Chips $6 Kids $3 Cottage Pie $6 Steak & Guiness Pie $6 Curry & Chips $6 Br ead Pudding $3 6 Sausage Rolls $5 or FREE deliver with orders of $20 or more (2 mile radius )727-608-6529 or 727-851-2835Va lue Fair Marketh We FREE SODAW ith This Ad FR SOD Wi This Mrs. Luv-It s Piesand Fish & ChipsAfternoon Te a ServedCome on in and w atch me mak e y our pasty to order or call ahead and ha ve it ready Order no w yo ur Chri stmas Cak e or Pudding English Style The Gulfport Lions will be presenting their third Pancake Breakfast of the season on Saturday, December 1st, Breakfast will be served at the Gulfport Lions Center, 4630 Tifton Pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs and sausage with coffee or tea to drink, and all you care to eat at Bring your entire family and friends and spend an enjoyable morning overlooking beautiful Boca Ceiga This year as in the past, we ask you to bring a toy unwrapped to put into making their annual Christmas toys When you come and support their fund raising activities, you are doing much to help them help those organization, meeting the needs of those less fortunate, especially at Join others as they experience table topics with the Gulfport Senior Centers Chat Room every Friday at FDOT workers will make sure emergency vehicles can get through the work all day, however drivers should anticipate closures and pay attention to As always, the Gabber will post any changes under the Top Stories section

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10 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 Letters Dear Editor: Regarding the recent letter to the editor about problems On the Large Dog side we welcome Many of our dogs are enthusiastically playful; a newcomer becomes the object of intense interest for a while, and all the owners work to keep the dogs from being overbearing while a out of the enclosure if they cannot be Jane McGehee Dear Editor: As usual, on Friday I picked up my copy of the Gabber and turned the pages to look for Bill Northrops Something on My to the editor, one with a personal a presidential candidate, the other condemning the Gabber for allowing one of its writers to make such an seems to lament an absence of any surprising question, since there is a major newspaper just a few miles across town that publishes the liberal view every day with gallons of printers ink and which in my life time has never endorsed a Republican presidential candidate, but has endorsed every Democratic presidential candidate without failthe good, the bad and the viewpoint, she should just start her mornings with Daniel Ruth and Robyn Blumnereither should be and provide her with enough energy to write their newspaper to complain Northrop, but he never fails to deliver an article that is interesting and thought provokingand frequently persuasive, which perhaps is what allow them to silence one of the few conservative news-media voices in our area, you will be doing your readers a disservice while only diminishing Leslie Walhavas Dear Editor : The Wall, the memorial dedicated to the casualties of that horrible and unpopular war who come face to face with the men engraved on the black granite panels are so overwhelmed they can't help but release emotions that have been than 25 million people have visited to see and touch the name of a loved Some visitors come in the wee hours of the morning to be completely alone Wall is the most popular monument There are 58,272 names listed names are arranged in the order which they were taken from us by or younger; 8,283 were just 19 years For most Town Shores or Gulfport residents who read this, they will only see numbers that the Vietnam War the war and to the families of those who did not, we see faces and feel the We are haunted with these numbers because they are friends, fathers, Tony Fiore Wi ne College Students show your ID to receive 10% OFF $2 Bud Light pints on Ta p

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 11 Va lid 11-15-11-21-12No ve mber Specials Stock up for the Holidays Stock up for the Holidays Suntan Art Center is pleased to present The 100 Artist Show, a for artists in Horan Park at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive next to the new Community Center from music as well as tasty festival fare This Thanksgiving weekend come and enjoy the fun and shop at the Vendors and artists may contact the Suntan Art Center for more information at 727-367-3818 or National Active and Retired Federal Chapter 1140 will hold their luncheon meeting and program on Wednesday, the West Community Library at The speaker is Cynthia Moynihan and her hearing dog, Larue, who will present Hearing Loss and Please RSVP to Doris Weitz at 727The Gulfport Library, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and SCORE are partnering to provide free faceto-face counseling for small business owners and those thinking of will provide free and helpful advice from experienced business professionals once a month at the hourly appointments the fourth who would like to participate must schedule an appointment in advance; to schedule an appointment or for more information call the library at SCORE, mentors to Americas association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed

Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 15 Family Owned Since 1945 345-3337Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm347-375 8345-3337347-37586856 GULFPORT BLVD. ) ITS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON!With Small Deposit With Small Deposit Layaway Available! Layaway Available!PASADENA JEWELERS While the kids are out of school for the holidays, they offer a daily camp where they can participate in gym games, arts Community Center on November 19,

Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 17 The South Pasadena Civic Association is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 17th at games of bingo will be played after Also the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, November 14th at The Womens Fellowship of Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Beach invites you to a very special 3 at noon Culinary Concoctions will be prepared by the Womens Fellowship Board followed by the for the program and luncheon is Pries at 864-0312 or emailing her at RSVP by calling the church at 360Come experience the botanical paradise at Sunken Gardens during gathering Red and Green on Friday, November 30 from 7-11 museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region, and on this very special night youll experience the stroll through meandering paths, enjoy the sounds of Halycyon and food, open bar, private access to

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18 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 Gu lfpo rt G ar den & B ird Club The Christmas luncheon will be held on December 13th at Pasadena Steak House, 1530 Pasadena Avenue from 11 special menu items ranging dessert and taxes will be added to This is also the time to remember Please bring your gift-wrapped presents to the luncheon marked include lotion, small stuffed animals, stationery, stamps, sweaters, small blankets, t-shirts, slippers, socks, candy, deodorant, liquid bath soap, It is important that you let Ralph know by December 10th if you are planning to attend so the restaurant 2500 34th Street South of F ine Dining T hursda y s 4 8pmL OBSTER FESTDecember 9th 12:30 to 4:00 pmW hole Maine L obster or 1/2 Chick en D onation $20, A dvance ticket sales only C all 798-6355 D inner includes corn, potatoes, and cr ab c ak e Chef Joe is Back for your Culinar y Pleasur e Fran k Sina tra I mpersonator Ente rt ainingW e Sell Ou tPlace your order early

22 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 by Luba Robinson Award winning Treasure Island Art Guild members, George Avery, Arlene Kitchin, Doug Land, Ruth Philipon, and Arlene Shoemaker are now exhibiting their art at the Community Center through not to miss! With vibrant primary colors and boundless originality, the oil paintings of Avery give us castles and dragons in The Guardian, a cast of imaginary friends in The Man in the Moon, and Safe Harbor, where a sense of serenity veteran, Avery shows, in War and Harmony, a stark contrast between reality and a world we can approach to living and loving life, captures in acrylics, the acrobatics of a Flippin Dolphin, a dynamic composition which describes the momentum of a Sailboat Race, and the spirited character of watercolor Ol Bird slows down the pace as he poses to watch the Teaching is also a rewarding part values is evident in the lithograph A Leader and graphite pencil gives us a misty view of The Vinoy based colored pencil creates the Next time we will describe the work of Ruth Philipon and Arlene Our community center is located on 106th Avenue, just east of Gulf Operation Santa 2012 If you are a Gulfport resident and could use a little help, the Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance through must pick up your gifts at the Police Department from December 19th through For more information on Operation Santa, please call 893-1042 and leave a To assist Operation Santa 2012 For 21 years, Gulfport Police Department employees have sponsored a program called Operation Santa in which toys are donated to needy children that live part due to the contributions we receive, we would again like to ask you for have any questions, please call 893-1042 and leave a message and someone 14 19 49th Str eet S. 7 27-3 2 1-6 96 5 A dvertising@theGabber .comDisplay Ad vertising fr om $1 7. 20 per column inch.

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24 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church Av 727-347-9989 Smoke free en vir onment, good f ood and plenty of parking, lots of chances to WIN! Doors Open at 4:00. Early Birds 5:30 Regular Games at 6:30 All Games Inc luded in Y our Pa ck (e xcept 1) 3 Jackpots $250 each!Monda y Night Monda y Night W ash & Set $14 Highlight or Color $45with FREE HaircutPe rms $45HAIR with Diane rcu t6620 Central Avenue 6620 Central Avenue edi $20 White Set $35 W ash & Set $ 14 H i g hli g ht o r Color $4 5 $ 22 F $ 14 $ edi $ 20 Shelac i$ HAIR & NAILS HAIR & NAILSCarl 727-768-7751 Diane 727-215-4690 Organizers are inviting local artists to create submissions for a community mural project depicting Gulfport; its project will be made in December 2012, however, organizers want to get the word out now, alerting artists of the project, encouraging them to get involved and also inviting additional The project will consist of three murals located on the north and west walls of Liberty Tax adjoining Piranha Graphics in The Gulfport welcome visitors to Gulfport as well as bring awareness to the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerces new Artists located in Gulfport, South will be invited to submit their works for consideration by mid-January Organizers anticipate prizes to be awarded by February of 2013 with completion of the project to coincide with the annual Studio Tour in May Each artist can enter up to three submissions and up to three artists submissions will be open to the public receive community recognition as necessary supplies to complete the For more information contact Michelle Kotewa, owner of Liberty Tax Service at 727-826-0821 or e-mail Attention artists, applications to be an exhibitor in the 38th Annual Mainsail Arts Festival are available The festival will be held in submissions: Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 25 Pr otect y our b usiness with flood insurance Did y ou kno w that just a couple inches of flood water can cause tens of thousands of dollar s in damages to y our b usiness? Are y ou prepared? Bentle y DeNight Insurance Services Bentle y DeNight Insurance ServicesAn Independent Agency Wo rk ing f or Y ou 6524 1st Av enue Nor th / St. Petersb urg, Flor ida 33710 (727) 344-4500 bdinsurance@y ahoo.com / www .bentle ydenight.com Learn to dance the Hawaiian Hula at the Gulfport Recreation Center, who has studied hula for over 30 Have lots of fun while doing a gentle exercise, great for strengthening bad knees! For more information, call Kalina at 727-251-0424 Beach and South Pasadena holiday lighted boat parade is scheduled for Friday, December 7 with a start time and heading south ending at the having their boat in the parade can are cash prizes available and entry Beachs Holiday Festival and boat parade viewing party in Horan Park Join them as they light up the city holiday tree, enjoy live music, crafts, visit from Santa, see the MADD festival of trees and more holiday from the event as they pass south located at 4444 Fifth Avenue North, Christmas season by sharing a drive-thru Christmas Story live nativity production to take place on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, comfort of your car you will view six live scenes depicting the story of the birth of Jesus and the events that were

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26 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 By Holiday Mathis The Aquarius moon kicks off the week with a levity and magnanimous intent that make people want Mercurys retrograde is still in full force until November 26th, and the communication planet seems to have a zeal for showing us just how many ways those who speak a common language can misinterpret together, its truly something to be SCORPIO love life might seem quiet but not the way a certain person looks at Anyway, you could use a break preferred to the drama and hubbub SAGITTARIUS You know someone who has one single all-important ambition and admire this person, you still prefer not to put all of your eggs in one You want to have fun as you strive for success, and this week fun and CAPRICORN Whats stopping you from asking for what you want? Maybe youre avoiding being straightforward with someone because you dont want to that its not what you say but how loving vibration you give off will AQUARIUS closer to the one with whom youve are there; the laughter and teasing tell you theres something special in the intimacy of a nickname or PISCES Theres something in you that wants to entertain people and make them You dont want to be admired for making an excellent impression; you just want to know that others ARIES things are going well in your life, Think of the vast stretch of time in the sweet spot now, the blip of a moment in which you can experience TAURUS Avoidance tactics can be extremely useful unless the thing you are avoiding is also the thing that would make your life better, easier and if youre to stay on track and be accountable for everything you want GEMINI to take pride in who you are while simultaneously accepting other dont go out of your way to compare or compete with others, you will be accepted in interesting and exclusive CANCER The moon, your guiding luminary, is a million times drier than the a responsibility to nurture everyone around you, even those who are that you are an important part of LEO special spark of energy inside you Lately, youve been choosy about how and where to release it, or if something happens, and you feel you conditions will occur, and the tiny VIRGO may feel that you dont have the Feeling unprepared is common for you have more going for you than you can make up the difference with LIBRA some people dont understand is that empathy is not something you relate to others out of an effort to improve yourself or further your This Week's Birthdays: Your personal life develops in the desired of likeminded individuals seeds a new relationship that will grow November, not only will you set a goal thats an ideal mix of challenge and attainability, but youll also entrusted with a duty in January education leads to professional Monday, 1-3 p.m. Karaoke by The Toonsters Jay & LolitaTuesday, 1-3 p.m. Mark Blackwood Harmonica/Open Mic Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Dave K, Vocalist with the GuitarThursday, 1-3:30 p.m. Karaoke by Dave and Cookie Friday, 2-4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Geno Saturday Open Sunday, 1-3:00 p.m. Entertainment for dancing by Woody & his accordion Weather permitting

28 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 By Matthew Margolis When it comes to a modeling career, You dont date a dog -get together once or twice a week for a few months until you decide to take it to the next is -hopefully -the only relationship where you invite your special friend In light of the uniqueness of the relationship, its a good idea to know what youre looking for and how to But were talking about dogs, right? How do you know what a dogs personality is like before you even bring him home? anyone can administer to get a pretty tests measure a dogs reaction to the following: --your presence --your voice --the movement of your hand near his head and face --your touch (via the application of varying degrees of pressure to different parts of the body, including and especially sensitive parts of the body such as the paws, tail, back and These are simple tests, but they presence by jumping all over you is a very different dog from the one who saunters up to you in his own ducks as your hand approaches his face requires a different approach from a dog who views the presence a low tolerance for pain warrants more careful and sensitive play and handling than a dog with very high None of these reactions is wrong or to know the reaction youre looking for and correctly interpret the reaction right dog for you, know that there are professional dog trainers and behaviorists who provide this service -who ask you questions to get you thinking about your lifestyle, your energy, your wants and needs, who go with you to the shelter, who administer these tests, who interpret the results Ultimately, the decision is yours and the decision is big -so do everything

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 29 fo r mer ys Boca Ciega Yacht Club, a not family memberships, is holding its 27th Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday December planning and then decorating their boats in hopes of sharing the holiday spirit with the surrounding frequently contact the club for the date so holiday parties can be planned The parade will begin by entering the Gulfport Municipal Marina at travel past the Williams Pier in Gulfport and into the canals of Town Shores Condominiums and Pasadena and Country Club will be included on cross the bay and pass by the club those non-members who do not wish to return to your home port, please feel free to use the clubs T-Docks so you can easily join them for the post There is an entry fee of two unwrapped toys or a donation can be for Operation Santa, and presented to Gulfports Police Department for Sail and power boats are welcome board posted at the club, 4600 Tifton Donated prizes are awarded to the participants during the post parade For information regarding participation or to sponsor this parade, please contact Barb Meyer The BCYC family wishes you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Join the Sons of Italy in its Christmas your non-perishable donations to

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32 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 66th Str eet AuctionAuctions Every Monday 6:30pm Cor open 'til midnight (c losed Tu es)Come Vi sit Our Newest Ve ndorsOPEN: Fri., Sat., Sun. 8am 4pm5601 66th St. N. P FREE P arkingCheck out our W eekly Fe atures On AV Pinellas County Animal Services is seeking vendors to participate in the Pinellas Paws Cause Holiday Celebration, to be held at Animal Services on Saturday, December 8, In its second year, the goal of the Pinellas Paws Cause event is to increase the number of adopted dogs and cats, educate the public about the adoption center and shelter activities and raise awareness of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, which is used to enhance the lives of the shelter animals while they are waiting to Meet Captain Barky, the new star Enjoy music by Radio Disney, food trucks, K-9 demonstrations, childrens activities, obedience dog with Santa Paws are available for a Vendors will offer crafts and specialty pet-themed items, pet services and animal-related products, and Florida Pinellas County Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in On Thursday, December 6th, Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps will play Sands Ballroom, Bilmar Beach On Thursday, December 13th the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society will hold a Christmas dinner/dance at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club, Grand Floridian Orchestra will play

34 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 DONALDSON, WILLIE COLEMAN GANNON, TERRENCE JOSEPH, born at home on May 19, 1945 in Joliet, is survived by Carol his loving wife his 3 brothers and their families, Frank and Emme, James and Terri, John and Virginia,Tim, JP and Cara, and Mike and Meg, Michael, Patrick family of caregivers at Arden Courts of Seminole who cared for Terry while he lived there and along with the Hospice Ivory Team surrounded Terry and Carol with love during his of Southern Illinois University and served on the Alumni Association of the Central Florida Saluki Alumni in sales with Xerox Corporation and Beach 1990 1992 and was active was Vice President of the Vina del miss his humor, his laughter and his For service times and to pay tribute, KEILMAN, DONALD, 86, of Survived by son, Mark of Rockledge; daughter, Katherine Sokol of North Port; 2 brothers, 1 sister, 5 grands SUTTON, EDITH, age 89, of WELLS, LOUISE T., 88 of South On the evening of Wednesday, Pasadena Community Band will perform a free concert entitled Tis the in the Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place and 106th Community Churchs PASADENA CAMERATA, under the direction Selections on the concert will include A Vaughn Williams Christmas, The Nutcracker Suite, March of the Toys, Still, Still, Still and other seasonal in our holiday spirit! The Womens Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Gulf Beaches will hold their Christmas luncheon on December 5th at the Wine Cellar at 360-0280 by the Friday before the Womens Chamber of the Greater Gulf Beaches is now inviting anyone interested in helping others to join Come by PetSmart on Tyrone and PetSmart at Gateway Mall on Sundays to pick out your new best no-kill organization, has a wonderful volunteers and felines are on site Our Strays at 727-481-5262 or visit

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36 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 However, this effect is largely mitigated by the elevation of Calatayuds vineyards, situated on the south-facing slopes of the Sierra de la Virgen mountain to the regions quality wines, as the increased altitude allows the grapes to Calatayud is known for its big and bold red wines mainly made from Garnabased on the age of the Garnacha vines based on the assumption that older The City of South Pasadena is having businesses, homeowners and multifamily complexes (condominiums, to have a display of lights at their on the store front or the exterior and Holiday signs, window painting and lights and decorations will make a spectacular sight for everyone visiting the city and also attract be two winners in each category: 1st winners will receive a framed award The 1st place winners and runners up place winners and runners up will be be presented at the Citys Regular Commission Meeting on January 615 will display winners names Laureate Epsilon Theta members enjoyed the Hobo Stew prior to the Hostesses for the social were Lucy additions to the meal included corn bread and rolls and topping off the Six members will be attending the Fall Bay Area Luncheon hosted by will be held at the Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton on Saturday, November Petersburg and Tampa and provides a The last ways and means meeting for painting the Christmas mice ornaments will be on Tuesday, For more information, please call

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 37 Now Accepting New Patients Now Accepting New Patients The Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Drive SE (next to Coast Guard dance is November 18th with served Polish Golombki for dinner For more information call Bev The Lithuanian-American On Thanksgiving Day, come trimmings will be served with dessert reservations appreciated to make As usual, they have Lithuanian beer and homemade Lithuanian bread to Hard to believe, but, November activities have come and gone and The Holiday Luncheon will be held on Monday, December 3rd at the Bil are planning to be gone any time from today through November 26, then you need to get a check to Bev at 3812122 or Carol at 345-2303 along with staying here, you have until the 26th Bunco will be played on December 14, 2012 in the Clubhouse Lounge Mark your calendars for these fun This class is geared towards children a read-aloud, a hands on cooking class, at Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Please call Heather at 850-264-1715 City_Departments/Leisure_Services/ USCG Auxilairy Flotilla 7-16 will not be conducting the Boating Safely

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 41 Just before the fundraising dinner at the Peninsula Inn Saturday night, Gulfport veteran Kathy Champion relaxes with Colonel Champion served 27 years in the Army and survived seven IED (Improvised Explosive home and have her sight stolen Today, she gets by with the help of her guide dog, Angel, who came from Southeastern Guide Dogs I cant imagine trusting my life to another dog, she said of her The post-parade dinner, which packed the Peninsulas courtyard and back deck, raised money for VetSports wounded vets Gulfport Toastmasters Club! speaking and increase your selfin your job or with your volunteer activities through more effective communication skills and leadership practice organizing your thoughts can enhance what you already know often as your schedule allows! Get to know thembe their guest the Gulfport Meeting Center, 5021 questions, contact Karin Schlesinger health concerns of another adult? Do you sometimes feel a need for a listening ear of another person who has empathy for your situation? If so, we invite you to visit one of our Care Givers Support Groups at Pasadena held on Tuesday evenings from the Life Enrichment Center at 227 Both groups are open to the public for those attending to share with others who are in like situations their experiences, joys and concerns not necessary that the individual reside in the same house with you or Call Pam Lanning at 347-2809

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42 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 By Cathy Salustri In addition to the second annual Veterans Day parade on Saturday, Gulfport VETSports Beach Volleyball of VETSports played against Veterans from across I measure how it went by what the vets had to say about it, and they said it was just an unforgettable experience, Councilman Councilman Liedtke and his wife Michelle organized the had an incredible time, and theyve already committed He said, too, that the opportunity for the vets to get together and talk about shared war experiences also While theyre so proud of everything theyve done and the opportunity to serve, its a great opportunity for them to get together and talk about some hurts them the most, its not their injury, its not everything theyve seen over the war was a good war or a bad war; they just wanted to take their orders and Although Councilman Liedtke didnt serve in the military, but a colleague told expanding their sports to include volleyball (Liedtke and his wife Michelle are father died in Baghdad when an IED exploded under his Humvee in 2006; Jake Councilman Dan Liedtke smashes the volleyball at SPC Chris Krutzsch. SPC Krutzsch survived an IED blast and, among other things, suffers from PTSDPolice, from front pagethe supermajority is much stronger I wish it were unanimous, he I think its going to allow the council to make a realistic decision based on whats best for the citizens and our to our citizens to make the best them too much, Councilwoman Councilwoman Banno added that she had no desire to eliminate the I have no intention of considering it, impact to our budget, the council would have to determine whether we wanted to raise taxes or consider But I think Gulfport right now is at a strong position that we dont even This change, which has not passed yet, will not affect the citys ability to contract with the Sheriff for forensics, prisoner transport, and other services voted to remove its own charter provision for in-house policing, and Tuesday night the commission was expected to vote to contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff for police services (this edition of the Gabber went to print prior to the commission meeting; look for details online and I think with a supermajority, have voted in favor of it, given to its citizens and the lack of a difference of service levels for his

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44 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 Murphy and his twin Murray are lover boys with playful spirits, loud purrs, and a strong desire to cuddle up with likes to curl up in front of the tv and watch The Flintstones! To learn more about Fred and our other adoptable animals, please contact Pet Pal Animal Shelter at 405 22nd Street What a Sweet boy! Meet Porter, he is a sweet sweet 12 is a bit shy and nervous when it comes to new things, but the hugs he gives you by wrapping those little poodle paws GULFPORTSupport small business and independent artisans and crafters by shopping local! The Gulfport Merchants Association presents the annual Holiday Hoopla A portion of the proceeds from the Holiday Hoopla is a celebration of arts, crafts, foods, live music and roving holiday characters set in a waterfront atmosphere amid bright, exhibitors and unique shops and shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else, and all of your holiday shopping can be done in one place! Visitors will be enchanted by a variety of festive and fun holidaythemed music, holiday carolers, dance performances, and roving entertainment will perform during the Hoopla, from local school bands and choral groups and local musicians Roving performers include Dickens relax after all the excitement at one of the many downtown restaurants, Whether youre a Gulfport resident or a visitor from out of town, theres plenty to see and do at Gulfports a half mile of shopping, food, fun, and holiday splendor this festive event will soon become a Tampa Bay holiday tradition! The Gulfport Merchants Association gives back to the community all year event donations will be collected for Operation Santa (new toys/gift Center Foundation (non-perishable If you are able, please help these boxes will be located at the Casino Stage at the intersection of Beach Prior to the event drop off locations include Gulfport Police Department and The Gulfport Area Chamber of

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Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 45 327-8855 5412 Central Avenue327-8855 Come See The Difference!Come See The Difference! Come See The Difference! Distinctive Eye wear Contact Lens e y Dr without Surger y luding Evenings We e Email your r equest to News@theGabber .com Ha ve you got a question f or your city gove rnment? By Cathy SalustriIT Support Q: With the IT Director gone, what is the city doing to replace him? Will it use a consultant or hire a new full time director? A: Finally, the city clerk and department directors will tell the consultant manager will decide which course of action Gulfport should take in-house Do you want a volunteer position stimulating? Then consider counseling seniors and the disabled with the SHINE (Serving Health SHINE volunteers are both active and retired individuals from diverse a volunteer, you will receive initial training, continuing education and a supportive environment with SHINE is a free service of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, operated locally through the Area Agency on Aging of PascoPinellas, unbiased Medicare information and or to learn how you can volunteer, please call the Elder Helpline tollfree at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963The Medicare Annual Enrollment on October 15, through December 7, 2012 for new Medicare plans in Children need underwear! Clothes To Kids has a critical need for boys and mens packaged boxer a complete school wardrobe to about 500 low-income children every underwear as part of the CTK school a few packages of boxer underwear and drop them off at a Clothes To Jennifer Jacobs, CTK Development

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46 Gabber November 8 November 14, 2012 St. Petersburg residents arrested in Gulfport for Grand Theft Auto and Armed BurglaryBy Cathy Salustri Within one week Gulfport Police have responded to felony crimes on the Early Sunday afternoon (November a ladder left the keys in her unlocked 2008 Toyota Scion, whereupon it was stolen from the 2600 block of Upton Fast forward to midnight Sunday vehicle heading south on 49th Street drew closer to the vehicle, the driver of the Scion made evasive maneuvers The pursuit ended at the 3400 Deputy apprehended the passenger, McCullough, 18, at 555 34th Street He was hiding in a stack of tires The driver, only known at this point McCullough remains in jail at press time, facing three charges: violation of probation for failure to appear on felony charges, violation of probation for aggravated battery on a law responded to a call on the 2600 block of Upton Street, this time for a burglary black males walking back and forth in front of the house, Detective Sergeant door and eventually both of them entered the front door, carrying no suspects was carrying a large black It was, Detective Sergeant Woodman noted, large enough to hold a guitar A second witness also saw the two males walking empty handed but appeared very suspicious, because of the way they were walking around looking at the houses, Woodman large black canvas bag with carrying The witness followed them on foot and observed them coming from behind an abandoned residence at When they returned, they carried no a residence at the 2300 block of 46th Petersburg resident Lashaud Golden, the house at 46th Street, where both and charged both boys with armed charged Small with grand theft of a Even if you dont go into the residence armed, if you arm yourself within, [once youre inside], in the eyes of the law, its armed burglary, Detective with violation of probation for previous A judge had sentenced Golden to probation the day before, records Police returned the Mossberg 12-gauge pump action shotgun burglarized home had no signs of forced entry; police believe the door Detective Sergeant Woodman encourages Gulfport residents, once again, to secure their homes, vehicles if you do not have detailed item descriptions, Detective Sergeant Inventory reports are available at 78 has a 13-week continuous Safe Boating program every Tuesday, Novembers program includes: Decembers program includes: Gulfports Were Talking Trash garbage themed party including 12 custom invitations, goodie bags, garbage themed decoration, food and game idea sheet and a visit from the City of Gulfport garbage truck for his They are accepting entry forms for the next quarter now until December 1st for a birthday party in January, Information, entry form and contest rules are found on the City website under Public Works or call 727

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